Aztec Tigers (Aztec, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Shiprock Chieftains (Shiprock, NM), 32-27 in a league bout.

With the win, Aztec upgrades its record to 12-10 on the season. The Tigers host Kirtland Central (Kirtland, NM) to clash with the Broncos in a 4A District 1 bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Broncos go into the bout with a record of 19-2. Kirtland Central won 75-19 in their recent league bout against Miyamura (Gallup, NM)

Next up, the Chieftains clash with the Gallup Bengals (Gallup, NM) in a 4A District 1 bout, on Monday, February 12. Shiprock will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Bengals go into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 55-35 league win over Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NM).